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Lewis Hamilton’s unusual response after being criticised for Max Verstappen remark

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has hit back at claims that he didn’t complain about dominance whilst he was at the front of the field, following recent comments about Red Bull’s current superiority. Hamilton recently discussed Red Bull’s untouchable status since the new aerodynamic regulations were introduced, with the side having won 27 of the

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Ferrari boss accuses Charles Leclerc of overcompensating

Ferrari’s performance this season has fallen short of their initial hopes, with the Scuderia managing only two podium finishes thus far in 2023.  The SF-23 car has proven to be a difficult beast to tame, and both Ferrari drivers have been handling its nuances in their own distinct ways.  Team boss Frederic Vasseur recently compared

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Lewis Hamilton makes bold McLaren and Ferrari prediction

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton believes that either Mercedes, Ferrari, or even McLaren could dominate the sport when the new regulations come into effect.  Red Bull has held a clear advantage since the introduction of ground-effect-inspired cars in 2022, leading to some considering the consistent victories by the same car and driver as

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Mark Webber reveals what he told Daniel Ricciardo about quitting Red Bull

Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber is pleased to see Daniel Ricciardo return to the grid this weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, following his abrupted sabbatical. It was announced last Tuesday that Ricciardo will be replacing rookie Nyck de Vries for the remainder of the 2023 season at AlphaTauri, due to a lack of improvement

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Valtteri Bottas comments on Audi takeover being halted by Alfa Romeo slump

As Alfa Romeo prepares for its takeover by Audi in 2026, the Swiss team has entered a noticeable slump, reflecting a challenging period.  The situation at Volkswagen-owned Audi is also uncertain, with CEO Markus Duesmann, who spearheaded the decision to enter Formula 1, having been ousted.  However, Valtteri Bottas, currently driving for the team operating

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Daniel Ricciardo’s AlphaTauri life starts with embarrassing blunder

Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the Formula 1 grid this weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix will likely be one of the most talked about topics across the event; however, it’s started with an embarrassing error. It was confirmed last Tuesday that Ricciardo will be completing the remainder of the 2023 season for AlphaTauri, following the

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Oscar Piastri reveals his girlfriend after keeping her secret

Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri offered a glimpse into his private life as he shared a rare photo with his girlfriend on Instagram while attending Wimbledon.  The McLaren driver, known for his low-key approach to his personal life, took the opportunity to enjoy the sport he loves and secured seats in Centre Court on

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Andretti fires back at Toto Wolff’s demand

F1 teams were united in rejecting Michael Andretti’s proposal to have his Andretti-Cadillac team added to the current Formula 1 roster. There is currently a tender process for an eleventh team to be added to F1, with Andrei-Cadillac arguably the most qualified. However, current F1 teams’ senior officials have made their stance on this bid

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McLaren claim Oscar Piastri is challenging Lando Norris

McLaren’s Lando Norris and rookie Oscar Piastri secured second and fourth place, respectively, in the recent British Grand Prix, marking a breakthrough for the team and its upgraded package after a challenging first half of the season.  The impressive performance by Piastri, the reigning Formula 2 champion, also highlighted his positive influence on Norris, according

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Nico Rosberg hits out at Sergio Perez

Nico Rosberg, the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion, has expressed doubts about Red Bull achieving an unprecedented clean-sweep of 22 Grand Prix wins this season.  While the team has had a dominant run so far with 10 consecutive victories—eight by championship leader Max Verstappen and two by teammate Sergio Perez—Rosberg believes Perez’s performance is the

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